Inmates of the Senior Correctional Centre in Accra have began preparations to represent Ghana at the fourth Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners.
The championship, scheduled for 8th to 10th October,2024 would see team Ghana, make a return after an impressive performance last year, finishing third on the ranking table.
The competition is part of the Chess for Freedom Program, an initiative by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) aimed at using the sport for education and social inclusion in prisons worldwide.
Under the leadership of Mr. David Acheampong, founder of the Mentors Chess Academy, the inmates have been diligently equipped with the needed skills for the competition.
This year, the team is confident of excelling at the global stage with hopes of bringing national pride to Ghana.
The chess program had been crucial in their rehabilitation, offering intellectual stimulation and personal growth.
Participation in this global competition provides inmates with a platform to display their skills and inspire both peers and the broader public.
Mentors Chess Academy is actively seeking partners to support and expand the chess initiative to other prisons across Ghana.
This program highlights the transformative potential, teaching patience, strategic thinking, and the consequences of actions, thereby aiding inmates’ reintegration into society and enhancing their future prospects.
